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About The Hirondelle Duo

Vibrant & tailored cello duo for weddings and events across the UK

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String duo

London

Public liability insurance of £10 million

The Hirondelle Duo, consisting of cellists Aylin and Andrew Altay-Walters, is a professional ensemble delivering expressive and vibrant performances for weddings and events across the UK. Their repertoire spans classical, jazz, pop, and international music, with each performance carefully tailored to suit the setting and audience. By offering bespoke arrangements, they create a truly unforgettable musical experience for any special day.

The Hirondelle Duo's Reviews

Hands down the best choice we made for our wedding. The Hirondelle duo created the most wonderful and unforgettable atmosphere.

Absolutely incredible! We couldn’t have asked for anyone better for our ceremony. They are very talented cellists and the chemistry between the two cellos was just amazing.

The Hirondelle Duo's Song list

Pop, Soul & Contemporary:

The Scientist - Coldplay

So Easy To Fall In Love - Olivia Dean

Crazy Love - Van Morison

Until I Found You - Stephen Sanchez

Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer

You and Me - Lifehouse

You make my dreams come true - Hall and Oates

Can’t help falling in love - Elvis Presley

Will Ye Go Lassie Go - Jim McCann

Come away with me - Norah Jones

At Last - Etta James

L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole

Man I Need - Olivia Dean

Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader

What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Nice to Each Other - Olivia Dean

This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole

Dreams - The Cranberries

Make you feel my love - Adele

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Somewhere over the rainbow - Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg.

Budapest - George Ezra

All of me - John Legend

I will Wait - Mumford & Songs

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

100 Years - Five for Fighting

Endless Love - Lionel Richie and Diana Ross

La Vie en Rose - Edith Piaf

Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

I want to Hold your Hand - The Beatles

Stay with me - Sam Smith

Classical:

Ave Maria, D. 839 - Franz Schubert

Cello Suite No.1 in G major - Johann Sebastian Bach

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - Johann Sebastian Bach

Jacques Offenbach's Duo No. 1, Op. 50

Air from Water Music - George Frideric Handel

Hornpipe from Water Music - George Frideric Handel

Rondeau - Jean-Joseph Mouret

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Romance - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Six Duos for Cello Op. 156. - F.A. Kummer

Three Duos for Cello Op. 22. - F.A. Kummer

The Hirondelle Duo's Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£500
Up to 2 hours	£750
Up to 3 hours	£1000

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients and guests love the natural chemistry we have when we perform. A big reason is that we personally arrange all songs ourselves for two cellos. Being married ourselves, we completely understand how much planning goes into an event and how important finer details are. We make sure the music feels effortless so you can just relax and enjoy the night.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

De Vere Horsley Estate Hazlewood Castle Rudding Park Hotel Woodlands Park Hotel Lantern Arts Centre St Alfege Church Old Royal Naval College Blackheath Halls

Do you have different line-up options?

We perform exclusively as a Cello Duo.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes, absolutely! You are more than welcome to look through our song list and pick out your absolute favourites.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes we bring our own instruments to play acoustically.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If there is a particular song you love that isn't on our list, we also offer a bespoke song request service for an additional fee to arrange it specially for two cellos.

Musicianship

Genres:

Covers, Pop, Classical, Christmas, Traditional church music, Acoustic

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Types:

String duo, Classical duo, Classical ensemble, Pop duo, Acoustic duo, String ensemble

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Cruise, Burns night

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